People’s Pianos push north
Pianos for the People, a group that restores old pianos and installs them in public and private places is expanding to the NSW Northern Rivers in the wake of this…
Events
Big art trail weekend at Killcare expected
The popular Bouddi Art Trail is back over the October long weekend and local organisers have good reason to expect a big turnout for this year’s event thanks to the…
Red carpet night to launch local feature film
Local filmmaker Tina A Wake will preview screen her debut feature film at Avoca Cinema on Monday evening (September 19) and locals are invited to the red carpet event. The full feature…
Inclusive dance party set for September 9
A second inclusive dance party led by young people is planned for Friday, September 9, after the inaugural event in June was a huge success, attracting more than 60 people….
Big September line-up at Red Tree Theatre
The Red Tree Theatre will present two big shows this month, kicking off with a new piece of Australian theatre presented in conjunction with Jopuka Productions from September 9-19. Set…
Twist and Shout plays at Art House
Following a successful performance at Laycock St Community Theatre in August, an international tribute celebrating the hits of the rock and roll stars of the ‘50s and ‘60s will play…
Full steam ahead for Singo’s Railway Hotel
John Singleton launched his newest hotel offering, the Railway Hotel in Gosford CBD on Thursday evening August 25th with a grand party featuring Aussie rock legend Jon Stevens and local…
Yattalunga artist wins Gosford Art Prize
Central Coast artist Claire Tozer has taken the $15,000 first prize in this year’s Gosford Art Prize, with her acrylic and ink work on canvas, Web. Tozer she had been…
Chromefest set to return in October
ChromeFest is set to return live to The entrance on October 21-23 after two years of being online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will once again be able to…
Get involved in the Coastal Twist Festival
As the Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts & Culture Festival draws closer, organisers are calling on residents to get involved. To be held over seven days and nights, the festival will…
Fun for Probus club members despite lockdowns
Members of the East Gosford Probus Club managed to enjoy many outings in between COVID-19 lockdowns as they tackle the difficulties of growing older. Secretary Helen Bowers said members had…
Chorale set to celebrate 30th anniversary in song
The Central Coast Chorales is set to break the COVID sounds of silence with its 30th anniversary concert on Sunday, August 28. Celebration in Song will be presented at St…
Classics shine at Lakeside Car Show
In garages all around the Central Coast grand old motor vehicles are being buffed and polished ready for their parade at the Classic Car Show at The Entrance. Central Coast…
Groove Cruising on the Hawkesbury
Central Coast music lovers are literally jumping on board for live music after years of pandemic uncertainty and cancellations. One of Australia’s most popular Jazz and Blues performers Robert Susz…
Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Festival comes to the Coast
The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Festival shows at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on August 12 at 7pm, featuring nine action packed, adrenaline pumping and inspiring films. The two and a…
Eclectic photography exhibition at Umina’s new gallery
A fresh new photography exhibition dubbed Sliding Sunsets by three established local photographers was opened last Friday evening at Umina’s new gallery space on West Street. The gallery, The Public…
Start building a career at apprenticeship and jobs expo
About 100 industry experts from a range of interesting fields will be taking part in the Central Coast Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Jobs Expo at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi, on…
A most charitable birthday
August 1 is traditionally the birthday of all horses in the southern hemisphere (January 1 for northern hemisphere horses) – it was a little extra special for the horses under…
Citizen science at work in Mannering Park
A citizen science day to investigate the impacts of power stations thermal pollution on seagrass in Lake Macquarie will be held at Mannering Park on Saturday, August 6. This is…
Last days to see Thinking Business exhibition
Thinking Business is an exhibition by the Barbara Cleveland collective that explores forms of female friendship, collaboration and artistic labour. The project takes its title from Hannah Arendt’s description of her…